Embroidery Project II
Running time: September 2007 - December 2008
This time around we decided on a more *ahem* useful theme for the project!Embroidered items can include hats, gloves, blankets, stockings, cloaks, anything that you use to keep you warm. These and the embroidery on them should be researched and documented as well as possible, as we are interested in promoting research just as much as the embroidery itself!...

25.9.07

Frankly, I have no idea what so ever of what to make. My son wants me to sew pictures on his viking clothes, but that can get a bit boring if I'm going to stick with historically correct . He wants chinese dragons btw.:-)

As we only have reenactment groups here in Norway, my choice of timeframe is a bit limited and mid 17thC is out of period. It's viking or early 15thC unless I do another period just because I want to.

So I think I'll start out with a quilted silk purpoint for my son. And possibly a silkdress with gold/silver/pearls/silkfloss.... for me. Finally something other than the work outfit to wear to a market.

24.9.07

Andie from Renaissance Dyeing likes our project very much and offers a 15% discount to everyone who wants to use Renaissance Dyeing crewel wool for the new challenge. :DIf someone of you wants to order some wool from Renaissance Dyeing please don't hesitate to contact me and I will provide you with the information how you will get your 15% discount.Many thanks to Andie for this offer :)

...The embroidery should also be done at least 50% in a medieval stitch not normally used by you.

This time around the project challenge is open to everyone, so please email us to be put on the list of participants and to be invited to join the project blog!And keep in mind that the challenge isn't limited to one item per person, if you've got the motivation feel free to make more!